Tapo P110M Smart Plug, WiFi Plug, Energy Monitoring, Electricity Usage Monitor, MATTER Certified, App Remote Control, Voice Control, Alexa Plug, Works with Alexa & Google, Away Mode, Compact Design

I originally bought this for the Christmas tree last year so it would switch on and off automatically each day. It worked perfectly then, and I’ve since started using it for a lamp in the living room — just left it set to sunrise/sunset and it does the job without me touching it.The setup is simple enough through the app, and once it’s done, you can forget about it. The scheduling is accurate, and I’ve not had any connection issues or odd behaviour like I’ve seen with other smart plugs.It’s a decent bit of kit that just works how it should.

The Matter Smart Mini Wi-Fi Plug has not only streamlined my smart home experience but has also seamlessly integrated with the Matter protocol, making it a standout device in my home automation setup. With its energy monitoring capabilities and effortless compatibility with HomeKit, this smart plug has exceeded my expectations on multiple fronts.Pros:Matter Protocol Integration: The smart plug's integration with the Matter protocol ensures a standardized and interoperable communication standard. This not only future-proofs the device but also allows for effortless communication with other Matter-enabled devices in my smart home ecosystem.HomeKit Compatibility: The Matter Smart Mini Wi-Fi Plug seamlessly integrates with Apple's HomeKit ecosystem, providing an added layer of convenience for iOS users like myself. It allows for unified control within the Home app, Siri voice commands, and automation through scenes and triggers.Effortless Setup with HomeKit: The HomeKit setup process is intuitive and straightforward. The smart plug is easily added to the Home app, and its status and controls are readily accessible alongside other HomeKit-enabled devices.Detailed Energy Monitoring: The energy monitoring feature provides a granular breakdown of power consumption for connected devices. This level of detail empowers me to make informed decisions about energy usage and potentially reduce overall consumption.Voice Control with Siri: The compatibility with HomeKit extends to voice control with Siri. I can effortlessly control connected devices using Siri voice commands, adding a hands-free dimension to the smart home experience.Cons:Wi-Fi Connectivity Dependency: Like all Wi-Fi-connected devices, a stable network connection is essential for optimal performance. In areas with weak signals, occasional connectivity issues may arise. No thread communciation on this device.In conclusion, the Matter Smart Mini Wi-Fi Plug has seamlessly integrated with the Matter protocol and HomeKit, elevating its status as a top-tier smart home device. Its energy monitoring capabilities, intuitive app control, and voice control with Siri make it a standout choice. The standardized communication through the Matter protocol ensures future compatibility with a diverse range of devices. If you're looking for a reliable and versatile smart plug with seamless integration into the Matter and HomeKit ecosystems, the Matter Smart Mini Wi-Fi Plug is an excellent choice. It has truly enhanced the intelligence and efficiency of my smart home, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a cutting-edge and interoperable solution.

This review relates exclusively to the Tapo P110M Smart Plug, with Energy Monitoring with MATTER, and not to any other similar TAPO product.I've been using wifi smart plugs as part of my home automation (using the Apple Home app) for several years now, and they have presented me with several problems: HomeKit-certified plugs are very expensive, and whilst many cheaper devices are sold as working with HomeKit, in my experience ANY device that is not HomeKit-certified will from time - and unpredictably! - go into the dreaded "not responding mode", which can be very disruptive, and can last from a few minutes to several days (in one case, 2 weeks!)!. I have used smart plugs from a range of manufacturers, including Tapo, all claiming to "work with HomeKit", and they have been a disaster. Many need the manufacturer's app to be installed in order to work at all (which I'm not prepared to do, for personal privacy reasons - too many of these apps send far too much information about you back to China or wherever) or must be connected via HomeBridge, but every non-certified smart plug I have used, without exception, has gone unresponsive at some time or another - usually at the most inconvenient moment! These P110M units are the first I have found that are just rock-solid reliable, and seem to have got around the HomeKit compatibility issue by their use of Matter. I have over the past few months replaced all my old smart plugs (about a dozen of them) with these P110M units, and have eliminated all my "not responding" problems.As well as all that, this unit is very compact compared to most other smart switches on the market, and works with Apple Home out of the box - there is no need to install any other software to make them work! - and for me these devices are as near perfect as I have been able to find - and at about £10 each are an absolute steal!